RETURN TO LEARN STAFF TOWN HALL Tuesday, July 20, 2021 TODAY’S TOWN HALL IS HOSTED BY UC San Diego Executive Vice Chancellor Elizabeth H. Simmons Opening Remarks Chief Human Resources Officer Nancy E. Resnick Host Strategic Communications and Engagement Manager for Campus Human Resources Hallie Nicholson Panel Moderator TODAY’S TOWN HALL WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PANELISTS • Stephen Jackson, Associate Vice • Nancy Resnick, Chief Human Chancellor, Resource Management & Resources Officer Planning • Angela Scioscia, M.D., Interim Director, • Bryan McNutt, Ph.D., Faculty & Staff Student Health & Well-Being Services Assistance Program Counselor • Chip Schooley, M.D., Professor of • Erik Mitchell, Ph.D., University Librarian Medicine • Pierre Ouillet, Vice Chancellor & CFO • Terri Winbush, Senior Director of Labor Relations and Employee Relations CAMPUS SAFETY PROTOCOLS • Regardless of vaccination status, UC San Diego employees working on campus must continue to mask indoors. • The safety of our campus community will guide any adjustments to campus safety protocols or operations. • Updated guidance on the proposed UC COVID Vaccine Mandate is expected from the UC Office of the President by the end of July. • Stay up to date by visiting returntolearn.ucsd.edu RETURNING TO CAMPUS Our return to campus is being guided by: • Safety and equity • Operational needs of the university • Flexibility and support Advance notice from your VC or supervisor will be provided for any changes in current work arrangements. Resources are available to support your successful return to campus. Vaccines are crucial to the health and well-being of our entire campus community. Appointments are available at the Price Center COVID-19 Vaccination Site. UC San Diego Health offers a verifiable digital vaccine record known as a SMART health card to its patients who have or will receive a COVID-19 vaccine. EXEMPLARY STAFF EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Nancy E. Resnick, Chief Human Resources Officer 2020-2021 Honorees Amanda Christine Gonzalez Kenia Quiñonez Antonio Nava Lusia Veksler Ariane Parkes Lynsey Fitzpatrick Charles Bryant Natania Trapp Christa Ludeking Rachel V. Syko Fnann Russom Keflezighi Robbie Jacob Jason Alessio Todd White Jesus Ortiz NEW CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES PER DAY Chip Schooley, M.D., Professor of Medicine NEW CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES PER DAY BY STATE/TERRITORIES Chip Schooley, M.D., Professor of Medicine NEW CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES PER DAY BY STATE/TERRITORIES, NORMALIZED BY POPULATION Chip Schooley, M.D., Professor of Medicine COVID-19 HOTSPOTS IN PAST TWO WEEKS Chip Schooley, M.D., Professor of Medicine COUNTY EPI Chip Schooley, M.D., Professor of Medicine TWO PARALLEL BUT INTERCONNECTED EPIDEMICS Chip Schooley, M.D., Professor of Medicine Entire spectrum of illness Nearly all of the hospitalizations Unvaccinated Population and deaths Mainly asymptomatic or mild infection Vaccinated Occasional severe illness Population VIRAL VARIATION: THE ONLY THING THAT REMAINS THE SAME IS CHANGE Chip Schooley, M.D., Professor of Medicine VARIANTS OF CONCERN: B.1.1.7, B1.351 AND P.1, B.1.617.2 Chip Schooley, M.D., Professor of Medicine The “British” Strain The “South African” Strain The “Brazilian” Strain Alpha Beta Gamma The “Indian” Strain Delta VIRAL LINEAGES AMONG INFECTIONS Chip Schooley, M.D., Professor of Medicine TWO DOMINANT FEATURES DRIVING THE COVID CASE NUMBERS? Chip Schooley, M.D., Professor of Medicine • The Delta Variant • 1.6 to 1.8 times as infectious as the Alpha variant which was 1.5 times as infectious as the originally circulating virus. (1.8x1.5=2.7) • Concentrations of unvaccinated within specific locations and demographics many of which overlap with those who are unenthusiastic about masks • Relaxation of social distancing • Masks are off • People are traveling and mixing • People are celebrating the light at the end of the tunnel SAN DIEGO VACCINATION DATA Chip Schooley, M.D., Professor of Medicine MAJOR VACCINE PLATFORMS Chip Schooley, M.D., Professor of Medicine • Messenger RNA • BioNtecPfizer • Moderna • Viral vector • Janssen/Johnson and Johnson UC VACCINE POLICY Terri Winbush, Sr. Director, Labor Relations and Employee Relations ● UC issued the final COVID-19 vaccination policy on July 15 ○ Definition of ‘location’ as it relates to policy implementation ● Review FAQs for employees, including: ○ Does this final policy require vaccination for all employees or only those who work on- site? ○ How do I demonstrate proof of vaccination? Who will maintain the documentation? ○ What are the consequences of non-compliance for employees? How will these consequences be enforced? RETURN TO CAMPUS Terri Winbush, Senior Director, Labor Relations and Employee Relations ● Updates: ○ Flexible Work Policy ○ Work Location Status Form ● Staff will be given 30 days notice commitment for communication of work arrangement change. ○ You can anticipate receiving information about your work arrangement by the beginning of August, allowing for 30 days notice before returning in September. ● HR is supporting Vice Chancellors with the Return to Campus process through frameworks, training and guidelines (including the new policy) RETURN TO CAMPUS: REOPENING THE UC SAN DIEGO LIBRARY Erik Mitchell, Ph.D., The Audrey Geisel University Librarian Library Opening Plans June 29, 2021 ✔ Geisel Library opened as a limited capacity study hall September 7, 2021 ✔ Biomedical Library Building opens at full occupancy September 13, 2021 ✔ Geisel Library opens at full occupancy More information: library.ucsd.edu/ask-us/library-reopening.html INNOVATION SUCCESS: ASK US! Erik Mitchell, Ph.D., The Audrey Geisel University Librarian A new platform for consistent, digital-first student service. Chat support: Message a librarian 24/7 in real-time Research consultation: Schedule an appointment to meet with a librarian Self-support: Find answers to common questions (FAQ) Outcomes: Greater flexibility and streamlined access to Library support COLLABORATIVE WIN: CURBSIDE PICK UP Erik Mitchell, Ph.D., The Audrey Geisel University Librarian Improve resource access through new partnerships “Combining pickup for Transportation, the Bookstore, the Library and other campus partners in one location made access easier for both campus residents and commuters. The Library was among our earliest partners in Campus Curbside and was instrumental in the initiative’s success. Their collaboration made it that much easier to support our community during the pandemic.” – Josh Kavanagh, Executive Director of Transportation at UC San Diego FLEXIBLE WORK @ THE LIBRARY Erik Mitchell, Ph.D., The Audrey Geisel University Librarian Reflect the Be a critical part Expand our Assess regularly campus of the student expertise in online and adapt to new principles of experience: a services for campus needs equity, flexibility place for research and quickly and innovation community learning MANAGING ANXIETY AND RETURNING TO CAMPUS Bryan McNutt, Ph.D., LMFT, Faculty & Staff Assistance Program Counselor ● Be gentle with yourself and realistic with your emotional expectations. ● Remain focused on “what is” rather than “what if”. ● Pay attention to the real evidence of what makes your experience safe and secure. ● Pace yourself and your engagement with others … Go slow, and go small. ● Communicate and speak up if you have concerns or questions. ● Focus on what you can control and the choices you can make to help yourself feel more at ease. ● Remember that you can adapt to change, and you are resilient. HUMAN RESOURCES LEADERSHIP Pierre Ouillet, Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer Thank you! Nancy Resnick Chief Human Resources Officer UPCOMING TOWN HALLS Return to Learn Faculty & Research Town Hall July 27 11:30 a.m. Hosted by: Elizabeth H. Simmons Executive Vice Chancellor Go to returntolearn.ucsd.edu to register..